Rustic Ridge Winery was so much fun! It is a friendly, family owned winery in Burlington Flats…read more There are sometimes food trucks here as well and they get packed on the weekends. We did a tasting of 5 different wines for $7 - the Lazy Days Dry Rose, Untamed Red, End Post Red, Riesling Semi Sweet, and Blueberry. You can pay $10 to keep a souvenir glass! My favorites were the Untamed Red and the Blueberry. The Blueberry went really well with some Sparkle too - almost like a blueberry mimosa. We ended up bringing a bottle of the Untamed Red back with us!

Always a stop when we're in the area. Rustic ridge and their sister/brother brewery next door are a…read morefavorite of our family's. Their tastings are generous coming from NYC at $6 for 5 tastings and their bottle average around $17ish for high quality wines of many varietals. Their sparkling wine is a favorite, also the traminette and the cab franc. You'll feel like family when you walk in, the owners/hosts are so sweet and kind and take great care of their patrons. Sit out back in the summer! Such a beautiful space.

What a hidden gem! Such a beautiful vineyard with fantastic views, great ambiance, and a nice…read moreselection of wine. There's also a driving range outside. Bring your own clubs, or choose from a limited selection. A bucket of balls is $5. I really loved the swirl wine slushy -- only $8. You can sample them before trying. They also offer a full wine sampling for $9 (five 1oz pours). Free parking and a nice sized lot. Pro tip: Bring cash to tip as you can't add gratuities onto a card.

The wines were amazing - Great, new tastes, very…read moreinteresting combos, just terrific. The lounge was well laid-out and the singer, Justin Smithson was really good. Hoping to come back.

Our bus trip to Critz Farms was very informative and we all had lots of fun. We had a tour of the…read moremaple syrup room and the brewing area and learned quite a bit about how Critz Farms started and evolved over the years. The owner told us about the Agro-tourism industry that connects people to farms, ranches for the purpose of recreation, education and direct sales. Critz operates all year round with activities and events for all the seasons. Christmas trees, maple syrup, pumpkin picking, apples, kids areas, rides in a wagon and so much more. We had a very good time in the tap room doing a tasting of several of their hard ciders. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and we even got to meet the beautiful dog Watson. I'm looking forward to coming back with the whole family.

Love Critz Farm for the holidays. Families were coming in droves to ride the wagon into the…read moreChristmas Tree field to cut down their annual tree! They also have a good selection of precut Christmas trees, and handmade Christmas wreathes in all sizes! The gift store is brimming over with holiday ornaments, decor, boutique items, farm fresh maple syrup, and homemade fudges galore! Busy Saturday afternoon but line moved quickly, fast friendly service. Bought a 27 " wreath and several items for Christmas gifts. Next we stopped in the tasting room and were able to score a couple stools at the end of the bar after just a short wait. We both ordered flights of seasonal ciders that are Critz Farm made. Ciders, Brews, local cheeses and more available for purchase! Season ends December 14th!

Really enjoyed a pleasant lunch with my husband and mother at Owera Vineyards. We sat at the bar…read moreand were served by Sinead, who was super informative and kept good care of us. The wines were good - a little on the sweet side but the Rose Shimmer and the La Crescent was nice - and paired well with the two delicious pizzas we got. My husband got the Cab Franc and enjoyed it as well. Both pizzas were a good size. We also had the Cab Franc Sorbet which was a delightful palette cleanser. The tasting room was bustling but not over crowded. All the staff were super nice and the chef even came out to check in on us. Really loved our experience and will return the next time we are in the area.

Best wedding venue!!!! We just got married there and the…read moreoverall experience was phenomenal!!! Jordan and Sarah and Jodi were incredible. It was an easy, pleasant, fun experience and they provided guidance and expertise throughout our wedding planning. The guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was there and the sunset turned the whole sky orange. What an absolutely incredible day!!!! Thank you Owera!!!!

Cute place and friendly team. I stopped in a few weeks ago and grabbed a few bottles without trying…read morethem. This weekend tried both the Steel aged and the Oak Chardonay both have a very strong vinegar taste to them. Not sure what happened, but sad to say the least..

This was a lovely stop on a Saturday afternoon. They are located across from Oneida Lake so…read moreunfortunately there is no view, the ambiance inside is rustic modern farm. Plenty of seating outdoors as well with full table service. They do offer live music on select evenings as well. We were immediately greeted upon arrival and provided menus with wine tasting options or by the glass. They do offer a selection of local brews as well. We chose a table indoors, service was attentive. I had a four pour wine tasting, the dry Riesling was my favorite. Though listed as dry it is very smooth and just the right balance between dry and sweet without any aftertaste. I purchased a bottle of that for $23 and tasting $12. They have a pizza food truck onsite and local cheeses that can be purchased. The Garlic and Herb Yogurt Cheese from Buttercup cheese was a creamy delight! Definitely a great stop if you are in the area or taking a Drive around Oneida Lake!

Cute cozy place to have some wine. The entire venue smells like sweet grapes. You just try their…read morewine slushy. It's delicious! Great place for friends to hang or for a date!

very surprised at the selection and found a new favorite, "Fifty Shades". was a very laid back…read moretasting deck for great food delivered from next door. We were only going to make a quick stop but ended up staying a couple of hours. If you are on the I-90 truway is worth jumping off a Turning Stone and another mile down the road.

Not your typical winery! =)…read more Wow, I want to say that we have been getting Montezuma wines for over 15 maybe 20 years! Currently I believe that they have three locations, & we have been to all three. If you want to taste test good wine, that runs the whole spectrum, then stop off at Montezuma. If you are looking for the typical French style wine, then this may not be for you. But if you have an open mind & want to try new flavours, then give them a go. This would be their third & newest location. Which we have only been to a handful of times.

Amazing mimosa flights with generous pours and the service was super friendly. Also, cute shop…read morewhile you are tasting .

Information from their website: https://www.stricklandhollowfarm.com…read more "Strickland Hollow is a working cider apple farm, artisan distillery and event space built in the 1800's nestled in the heart of the great western Catskill Mountains. Our Tasting Room, located at 70 Main Street, Delhi, showcases not only our spirits but the best wine, beer, cider and spirits from New York State, along with cooking classes and the occasional special dinner." I am writing a review of a cooking class I attended, "The Art of Making Sushi". Jerry Pelligrino wears a lot of hats. He is a farmer, distiller, and chef. After 20+ years in the hospitality industry, Jerry, came up to the Catskills to create Strickland Hollow Farms. The Tasting Room is the storefront where distilled spirits, ciders, beers, and wines exclusively from New York State are offered for sale. Conservas (food preserved in cans) are also sold there but they're not from NY. Attached to the left of the main shop is a room which can be converted to an ad hoc kitchen. That's where the cooking classes are held. Mise en place (putting in place) is a culinary term which means ingredients and tools are prepared and organized before the cooking begins. The success of this sushi making course was dependent on the preparation of the ingredients ahead of time. Fish (salmon, scallops, tuna) was cut into strips, pre-cooked shrimp (deveined with tail on) was available...halved avocados...julienned cucumbers...soy sauce...cutting boards...knives...makisu (rolling mats)...plates...sushi rice...everything was ready. A lot of work went into the preparation to make it easier for the students to learn how to make different types of sushi. Jerry usually focuses on teaching maki and nigiri sushi. This time, he also prepared gunkan maki zushi because I asked about it ahead of time. A brief demonstration of how to create each type of sushi started the class and then we were left to our own devices. I really liked this style because I think most of us were experiential learners. We had to do the thing to learn it, get a feel for it. Jerry also cut some chu toro (medium fatty tuna) I managed to get before the course in order to add it to what was already available. Yeah, I'm a geek and, Jerry, well, he is beyond accommodating. Overall, it was a really enjoyable course. We learned a lot. Jerry is a knowledgeable and engaging person. It won't be the last time I'll be taking a class at Strickland Hollow.

From the owner: We are a local distillery that makes apple based spirits, plus gin. We offer tastings of our…read morespirits. We also, carry other New York State beer, wine, cider and spirits. We host cooking classes year round. From April to October we offer food on our patio.

Found this new hidden gem on our way to a weekend camping spot! It's a cute little cabin winery…read more(and a brewery sharing the space) with an inviting outdoor garden / seating area. We had the Midnight Moondance, a fabulous dry concord red! They have 2 reds and 2 whites, each a sweet and dry option. We even bought a couple bottles on our way out. The bartenders were very friendly and kind. Can't wait to come back to try the craft beer too!

We decided to stop here after doing the Rail Explorer tour. It was nice cute little shop and…read moreeatery, nothing too fancy. There was stuff for kids to do and ducks, goose and such to feed. The store had lots of their local items to purchase. I picked up a pumpkin mix, sweet vadalia onion dressing. My husband and I got wine slushies (strawberry bliss & apple raspberry both delicious). We went outside and grab lunch ( Ray's brother BBQ didn't open until 4p). My husband got Jamaica jerk chicken sandwich and I got the hot pot roast with horseradish sauce. We made it a meal and upgraded to mac n cheese, drink and slice pie of choice( apple or strawberry rhubarb). The food was surprisingly good, my husband enjoyed his sandwich and my pot roast was flavorful before I put the horseradish on it. The Mac n cheese was good, made with their Mill-Aged, Extra-Sharp NYS Cheddar. Overall it was a decent find, not too much in the area. The store is worth it to stop in.

This is a nice resting stop near Cooperstown for the taste of fall season. They have different…read morecider and pastries to choose from. The taste was decent. Next to the food area, there's kids playground, geese feeding, and shop with treats/apples to bring home or souvenirs. Just across the road, there's a large parking lot, but still fills up quickly on busy days